1 Dead and 1 Airlifted to Hospital After Pickens County Crash

The Details:

On Thursday, June 1, a crash occurred in Pickens County, leaving one person dead and one that was airlifted to a hospital.

The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. near Rice Road on Highway 8 when, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic on Highway 8 and hit an SUV.

The driver of the SUV, identified by the Pickens County Coroner’s Office as 82-year-old Margaret Omega Kelley of Easley, died from her injuries at the scene while the pickup truck driver was airlifted to Greenville Memorial Hospital.

A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Perspective:

Our thoughts and sincerest prayers are with Margaret’s family and friends, who are all affected by this tragic and completely avoidable collision. It is unfair that a family has to experience loss as a result of another driver’s negligence.

If you’ve experienced the loss of a family member due to someone else’s negligence, a wrongful death lawyer from the Hammack Law Firm can help you pursue justice. Our team of personal injury lawyers is dedicated to proving the at-fault party was responsible for your loved one’s death and recovering the compensation you deserve for your family, including medical costs, funeral costs, and compensation for grief and loss of companionship. To learn more or to schedule a FREE consultation, please call us at (864) 754-0498. Our team is here to serve you.